Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against B

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Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Ball State Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-21. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb)

Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Ball State Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-21. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb) (BRADLEY LEEB / AP)

Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Ball State Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-21. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb)